Bhuiyan renews call for talks

"We think any problem can be solved through discussions in Parliament. Parliament is the centre point of all political activities," he told reporters when asked for comments on US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Bouncher's remarks on the country's politics and elections.

Boucher told a press conference here on August 3 that major political parties either should sit down to work out the issues relating to the elections or follow the constitutional provisions.

The BNP secretary general said still the door for discussion is open and they are interested in holding a dialogue with the opposition.

He was briefing the journalists on Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's exchange of opinion with field-level leaders of the ruling BNP from Comilla north district, thanas and pourashavas at the PM's 30 Hare Road Office in the evening.

Asked about open remarks by diplomats and donors on domestic politics, Bhuiyan said development partners have been helping the country in various ways and send election observers during elections.

"We hope that they'll remain at that level and won't comment on internal matters," he said.

About the possibility of a meeting of top leaders from the 4-party alliance, he said: "It's a continuous process and the meeting can take place anytime."

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Tarique Rahman was present at the briefing.